Memphis Women's Basketball Adds Three Assistant Coaches

Dee Anderson, Tiffany Conner, and Dexter Jenkins join Hana Haden's staff

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:04pm

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The University of Memphis women's basketball program has announced the hiring of three new assistant coaches to join head coach Hana Haden's staff for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Dee Anderson, Tiffany Conner, and Dexter Jenkins all come to Memphis after previously working under Haden at Georgia Southern, where they helped lead the program to its first regular season conference championship in 25 years.

Why it matters

The additions of Anderson, Conner, and Jenkins represent a significant investment in Haden's vision for the Memphis program. All three coaches have proven track records of success at the Division I level, and their diverse skillsets are expected to help elevate the Tigers to new heights both on and off the court.

The details

Anderson spent the last two seasons as an assistant at Georgia Southern, where she helped develop the team's wing players. Prior to that, she was an assistant at UNC Asheville and a graduate assistant at Clemson. Conner served as the defensive coordinator for Georgia Southern's top-ranked Sun Belt defense last season, and she has previous coaching experience at College of Charleston, Saint Francis, and Chicago State. Jenkins was Georgia Southern's assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, and he has also coached at Saint Francis, Winston-Salem State, and North Carolina Central.

  • Haden's new staff will begin their roles with the Tigers for the 2026-27 season.

The players

Hana Haden

The head coach of the University of Memphis women's basketball team.

Dee Anderson

A new assistant coach for the University of Memphis, joining from Georgia Southern where she helped develop the team's wing players.

Tiffany Conner

A new assistant coach for the University of Memphis, previously serving as the defensive coordinator for Georgia Southern's top-ranked Sun Belt defense.

Dexter Jenkins

A new assistant coach and former recruiting coordinator for the University of Memphis, joining from Georgia Southern where he helped optimize the team's offense.

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What they’re saying

“Dee brings high-level playing experience; she is an excellent developer of talent. She was a wing herself and will have a big impact on our wing room. She has also been our community service liaison connecting our program to the community.”

— Hana Haden, Head Coach, University of Memphis

“Tiffany was the defensive coordinator for our team that was the top defense in the Sun Belt last year. She's another coach with experience at the highest levels of collegiate basketball. Her presence both on the court with our defense and in the locker room with our players is extremely valuable.”

— Hana Haden, Head Coach, University of Memphis

“Dexter is a tremendous recruiter; it won't be in his title anymore, but we will lean on him and his expertise. He's also a great developer at the guard position. Where Tiffany [Conner] is our defensive specialist, Dexter is an offensive guy. He helps optimize our offense through analytics and has been great in evaluating how to be efficient on the offensive side of the ball.”

— Hana Haden, Head Coach, University of Memphis

What’s next

The new assistant coaches will begin their roles with the Memphis Tigers women's basketball team for the 2026-27 season, working to build on the program's recent success under head coach Hana Haden.

The takeaway

The hiring of Dee Anderson, Tiffany Conner, and Dexter Jenkins represents a significant investment in the future of the Memphis women's basketball program. Their diverse coaching backgrounds and proven track records of success are expected to elevate the Tigers to new heights both on the court and in recruiting.